Development Associate

We believe in the mission of our work. We believe that together, we are able to accomplish something life-changing, both for ourselves and for those around us. The Associated strives to find the most talented and dedicated individuals. We are committed to helping our professionals reach their highest potential. Ready for a change? Discover where vision, creativity, and talent come together.

Development Associate

Do you have a passion for building relationships and inspiring people to make an impact? Do you want to be part of an esteemed team of professionals that value collaboration, professional development, and creativity? If you are energetic and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, then this is the opportunity for you!

The Associated is looking for a passionate and organized Development Associate who is driven to build relationships with donors and prospective donors to support our mission to strengthen and nurture Jewish life by engaging and supporting community partners in Greater Baltimore, Israel and around the world.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Cultivate and solicit gifts from current and prospective donors, with a strong focus on donor retention and recognition
• Collaborate with fundraising leadership, professional team members, and volunteers to create and implement strategies, including meeting and event conception, promotion, and execution, and successfully driving relevant projects to timely completion
• Empower and develop current and future volunteers so that they feel a high degree of ownership, involvement, and responsibility towards The Associated’s mission
• Ensure data integrity through capturing and tracking relevant donor information
• Stay informed of pertinent community issues and fundraising trends; facilitate information sharing across a multitude of internal teams as appropriate
• Represent The Associated at internal and external events as assigned

Knowledge and Skills You Bring

• 1 - 3 years of related experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to follow through
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• High sense of confidentiality
• Strong customer service orientation
• Commitment to The Associated's mission
• Ability to work occasionally outside the normal workday with notice for events or other specific initiatives

Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with experience

Benefits & Perks: The Associated offers a hybrid work environment that supports professional development and collaboration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) employer match, life insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), Flexible Spending Plan, paid parental leave, holiday pay, wellbeing programming, and a complimentary membership to the Jewish Community Center. We also make work/life balance a priority by offering generous vacation and sick time.

These job ads are not intended to be all-inclusive, but to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. The Associated is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, The Associated supports a thriving Baltimore that celebrates diversity and appreciates the unique combination of gender, race, age, religion and ethnicity, sexual orientation, intellectual and physical disabilities, and special qualities that each resident adds to the fabric of life in Baltimore. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodations, please contact us, and we will make every effort to meet your needs.

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.